2025 Speakers

Avant South brings together visionaries and changemakers who are shaping the future of innovation. From bold startup founders to powerhouse corporate leaders, our speakers don’t just talk innovation—they live it.

New speakers are being added regularly, so check back often for the latest additions.

Marc Gorlin

CEO and Founder

Roadie, a UPS Company

Justin Honaman

Justin Honaman

Head, Worldwide Retail, Restaurants, and Consumer Goods Business Development

Amazon Web Services

Mike Malakhov

Founder and CEO

Carpool Logistics

Chris Smith

Chris Smith

CEO

Slip Robotics

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and more!

Stay tuned - more speaker
announcements coming soon!